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No. 0363 · Generation III · Hoenn

Spheal

The Clap Pokémon

TL;DR. Spheal is a ice/water-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 290. SPHEAL is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this POKéMON eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy.

Ice Water

SPHEAL is much faster rolling than walking to get around. When groups of this POKéMON eat, they all clap at once to show their pleasure. Because of this, their mealtimes are noisy.

Height0.8 m
Weight39.5 kg
AbilitiesThick Fat, Ice Body
HiddenOblivious
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 290. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70
Attack 40
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 55
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 25
Total290
290 base stat total, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 178th among Ice-types.
70 base HP, Spheal's strongest stat, ranking 89th of 194 Ice-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Spheal in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Spheal reaches 962 CP at level 40 and 1,101 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack95
GO Defense90
GO Stamina172
Max CP (L40)962
Max CP (L50)1,088
Best buddy (L51)1,101
Raid catch CP 505–550 (L20). Weather boosted 631–687 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Spheal.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Spheal, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Spheal?

Spheal is a Ice/Water-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Spheal weak to?

Spheal takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Spheal resistant to?

Spheal resists Water, Ice. It has no full immunities.

How does Spheal evolve?

Spheal evolves into Sealeo (Level 32).

What generation is Spheal from?

Spheal was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0363.

What are Spheal's base stats?

Spheal has HP 70, Attack 40, Defense 50, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 50, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 290.

What are Spheal's abilities?

Spheal can have the abilities Thick Fat, Ice Body, plus the Hidden Ability Oblivious.

Is Spheal legendary or mythical?

No. Spheal is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Spheal's best stat?

Spheal's highest base stat is HP at 70, which ranks 89th of 194 Ice-type Pokémon.

Is Spheal good?

Spheal has a base stat total of 290, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 178th among Ice-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Spheal →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Spheal as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Spheal in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Spheal in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Spheal in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Spheal in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Spheal in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Spheal 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Spheal is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric Fighting Rock
½× Resists
Water
¼× Strongly resists
Ice
Comparison

Spheal vs. the average Ice-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 194 Ice-type Pokémon.

Stat Spheal Ice avg Difference
HP 70 72 -2
Attack 40 74 -34
Defense 50 72 -22
Special Attack 55 71 -16
Special Defense 50 70 -20
Speed 25 66 -41
Total 290 425 -135
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Game appearances

Spheal appears in 23 games.

Every mainline release where Spheal is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Spheal in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.

Pearl
Sinnoh Sea Route 226Sinnoh Sea Route 230
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Shoal Cave B1fShoal Cave B2fShoal Cave B3fShoal Cave High TideShoal Cave Low Tide
Black, White
Undella Bay
Black 2, White 2
Undella BayUnova Route 13 Hidden Grotto Stairs
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 7
xd
Cipher Lab Outside
X, Y
Friend Safari Ice
Pokémon anime

Spheal appears in 5 episodes.

From AG036 (2003-07-31) through DP109 (2009-01-08).

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Spheal has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Spheal sleeps as a Slumbering type.